A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals began the centuries-old ritual to ...

Next Pope is ‘everybody’s guess’ before Cardinals gather for oath of secrecy and first vote - Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin ...

Here's how it works, a list of contenders to become the next pope and how many conclaves there have been in the last 100 years.

Catholics Katie Prejean McGrady, David Deavel, and Dr. Marcus Peter talk about the conclave that will elect a new pope.

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

The 133 cardinals from 70 countries will be locked inside the Sistine Chapel, where they will vote in secret and silence, a ...

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday begin the secretive, ...

The world is waiting to see who will replace Pope Francis, and Newsweek reveals when you can expect to see smoke signals.